bakerless
|beɪ-kər-ləs|
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/ˈbeɪkərləs/
🇬🇧
/ˈbeɪkələs/
without a baker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bakerless' originates from English, specifically from the word 'baker' and the Old English element 'lēas', where 'baker' meant 'one who bakes' and 'lēas' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'bakerless' changed from the Middle English combination of 'baker' plus the suffix derived from Old English 'lēas' and eventually became the modern English word 'bakerless'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a baker', and over time it has retained this basic meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2026/01/03 02:33
